Origins Brighter By Nature, £31, origins.Lauren says: Love the smell: potent at first, then settles to a light rose scent. No stinging sensation, even on ­sensitive skin such as mine. I use it all the time now: gives my complexion an all-round glow. ★★★★★

Wei Jujube age control serum, £75, space.Lauren says: A Chinese herbal cream that left my cheeks stinging mildly, but after a few days that stopped and my complexion did feel softer. Worth the wait. ★★★★

Shu Uemura intense vitalizing concentrate, £64, 020-7240 7635.Lauren says: I like the dropper – you can always get the perfect amount from the bottle or put back any leftovers. Left my skin feeling smoother. ★★★★★